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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 663.96 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 663.96 and 305.92 is: 458.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 663.96 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/663.96 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 663.96 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 203,118.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,118.64/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.55

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